Browsing by Subject "ADHD i vuxen ålder"

The aim of this study was to examine what consequences the informants experience adult ADHD has had in their working life and how the informants themselves wish that the workplace would take ADHD into account. Previous research shows that ADHD in adults causes difficulties in many areas of the person's life and leads, among other things, to underperformance in working life. Adults with ADHD have, on average, lower education, more unemployment, short-term employment and an increased risk of fatigue and burnout. According to previous research, adults with ADHD can still be successful in working life, but the workplace must take the diagnosis into account. The study involved seven adults diagnosed with ADHD. In the study, qualitative research methods were used and as data collection method, semi-structured life world interviews were used. The study was based on a phenomenological perspective. The empirical material was analyzed by inductive content analysis. Previous research in the subject was used as a background. The results showed that ADHD in adulthood have had consequences for the informants in working life. According to the informants, ADHD had influenced several career choices in that they did not dare to pursue their dream profession or could not achieve it due to the difficulties associated with ADHD. The informants also experienced that ADHD affected job searching and the opportunity to be employed. ADHD had led to challenges at work, such as concentration and communication difficulties. In addition, the informants experienced that ADHD has led to an increased risk of fatigue and burnout. Despite challenges in working life, the informants also thought that ADHD has contributed to various strengths in working life, such as creativity, productivity and quick responsiveness. The informants wanted the working community to have an understanding for the individual's difficulties and strengths. They also wished an open and supportive working community. In line with previous research, this study shows that ADHD in adulthood can lead to many difficulties in working life, but the results of this study also show that ADHD can lead to strengths in working life. This study also shows, in line with previous research, that it is important that the workplace takes the diagnosis into account.